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  2. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    Genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains; Give a dog a bad name and hang him; Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime; Give a man rope enough and he will hang himself; Give credit where credit is due; Give him an inch and he will take a mile; Give the devil his/her due

  3. Genius - Wikipedia

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    Genius is a characteristic of original and exceptional insight in the performance of some art or endeavor that surpasses expectations, sets new standards for the future, establishes better methods of operation, or remains outside the capabilities of competitors. [1] Genius is associated with intellectual ability and creative productivity.

  4. 15 Stephen Hawking quotes that reveal how a genius thinks - AOL

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    As well his contribution to science, Stephen Hawking was a philosopher of sorts, a powerful political voice and had a good line in acerbic wit.

  5. Geniocracy - Wikipedia

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    The book cover of Rael's book Geniocracy: Government of the People, for the People, by the Geniuses (Printed for the first time in English: 2008 Nova Distribution.). The term geniocracy comes from the word genius, and describes a system that is designed to select for intelligence and compassion as the primary factors for governance.

  6. 50 Posts From “Facts For Genius” That Might Teach You ...

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    We took a trip to the Facts for Genius Instagram account and gathered some of their most fascinating posts. So enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the pics that teach you something new! #1.

  7. Genius (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    Winged genius facing a woman with a tambourine and mirror, from southern Italy, about 320 BC. In Roman religion, the genius (Latin: [ˈɡɛnɪ.ʊs]; pl.: genii) is the individual instance of a general divine nature that is present in every individual person, place, or thing. [1]

  8. List of commonly misused English words - Wikipedia

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    A prodigy is a genius or extremely talented person (especially a young one). Posterity means future generations, or the future in a personified sense (usually used after "for" or "to"). prosecute and persecute. Prosecute is the act of legally charging a crime. Persecute is the selective harming of certain groups of people. [70]

  9. Saying - Wikipedia

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    Maxim: (1) an instructional expression of a general principle or rule of morality or (2) simply a synonym for "aphorism"; they include: Brocard; Gnome; Legal maxim; Motto: a saying used frequently by a person or group to summarize its general mission. Credo: a motto implicitly or explicitly extended to express a larger belief system.